​Organize
•We organize tenants. Please contact us to get help negotiating with your landlord or management company. 
•We organize buildings. Many buildings have low-income housing, disabled housing and section 8 together. We help all tenants and we help them get recognized by BHA. 
•We work with landlords who are having problems with tenants. We help them find the best solution for everyone. 

Educate
•We sponsor group classes to educate people about the different types of Section 8 vouchers and to inform people of the rights and services to which they are entitled. 
•Although we cannot issue vouchers, we can provide information about how to apply for vouchers. 
•Contact us if you would like to schedule a class.
•We can also help you find classes in Basic English and U.S. citizenship. 
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Advocate
•We advocate before state and federal legislators about the needs of section 8 tenants.
•We teach people how to advocate for themselves. 
•We teach tenants how to talk to their landlord without feeling intimidated. 
•We show tenants how to communicate and organize with other people in their building to advocate for programs and services families need.

Get in Touch With S8TI

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Office Phone: 617-942-7568
Location:
​30 Bickford Street, 2nd Floor, Jamaica Plain, Ma 02130

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Upcoming Events & Meetings

Greater Boston
​Project Connect

​Greater Boston Project Connect invites the whole community to come together in support of families in transition.
JOIN US
Friday, July 26, 2019 
10 AM-3 PM (volunteer time slots vary)
Reggie Lewis Center
1350 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02120

Hundreds of families throughout Greater Boston face uncertainty about their housing every day. The result: children can fall behind on schoolwork or fail to see a doctor when they need to. Adults pour energy into maintaining housing instead of moving ahead at work or at finishing their own education.  No one should have to live like this, but for families facing housing instability, it’s an everyday experience.

PROJECT CONNECT PROVIDES
Greater Boston Project Connect is a one-day, full-service event that invites our entire community to come together in support of families in transition, who are experiencing homelessness, or are in need of any of the services offered at the event.  We gather employers, service providers, and resources from across Greater Boston to give their time and energy to helping every participant who walks through the door.

Resources offered include, but aren’t limited to:

• Employers, Employment Services, Haircuts, and Professional Clothing
• Health, Wellness, and MassHealth Enrollment Assistance
• Government and Legal Services
• Family Resources, School Supplies, After-School Programs
• A Free Kids’ Corner During the Event
• Financial Checkup

When participants arrive, they’re paired with a volunteer guide who ensures they make every connection they need, helps arrange follow up meetings, and adds a personal touch to the day.

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Important News & Updates

Are you in need of legal help with your housing?  Contact Greater Boston Legal Services. They provide legal services to low-income individuals and families in and around Boston. Visit their website for more information or call 617-371-1234.

Section 8 Resources

BHA Section 8 Residents

Information on your rights as a tenant, education and assistance with the application process, tenant-landlord negotiation, or help organizing within your building.

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In-State Non-BHA Section 8 Residents

Referrals and resources for voucher programs outside of the BHA portfolio. This is helpful for residents that are navigating non-BHA programs.
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Outside of Massachusetts - Section 8 Residents

Information and questions related to relocation to Massachusetts. This section is helpful for out-of state residents looking for information to move their Housing Voucher in a new location.

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